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Salary:
£34,147.65 per annum

 

Location:
On site with base in Stafford or Shrewsbury

 

Hours:
40 hours per week, permanent

We currently have a great opportunity for three Multi-Skilled Operative – Responsive Repairs to join our in-house Construction Company, Property Plus on a permanent basis.

We’re looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.

The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Operative in the Responsive Repairs Team, you will carry out high quality maintenance work to the Group’s properties and for external customers as appropriate. You will carry out traditional duties of a multi-skilled trades person, including plumbing, carpentry, wet trades and building plus related finishes, patching and making good tasks as requested.

We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for.

Skills and experience required:

1. • Multi-skilled trade experience
   • Completion of nationally recognised trade qualification (C&G or NVQ) or an approved certificated qualification (or time experience)
   • Working knowledge of current building regulations, construction industry safety regulations, relevant British standards and codes of practice
   • Experience in maintenance preferably within a social housing background
   • Experience of working with damp and mould solutions
   • Ability to diagnose and prioritise specific work activities and tasks
   • Effective team player
   • Outstanding customer care skills
   • Full UK Driving Licence

What we can offer you

We’ll supply the hand and power tools for your role as well as a company van, full uniform and a mobile phone / PDA unit. We also offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 25 days holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days), bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme.

About us

We are one of the largest providers of affordable homes and care in the area, employing almost 1,000 people. Housing Plus Group offers rewarding roles with excellent training and career development pathways delivering services that customers can trust across Staffordshire and Shropshire. Housing Plus Group companies include Care Plus, Property Plus, Homes Plus and County Town Homes.

Housing Plus Group values the diversity of its communities and aims to have a workforce that is representative of this. We create inclusive environments for our people and customers where we can be our true authentic selves. We welcome applications from all sections of our community.

Join our team at Housing Plus Group, where we value your time as much as your talent. We offer flexible working options such as hybrid working and adaptable schedules, to enable you to develop your career while maintaining a great work-life balance.

If you want to be part of an organisation that’s determined to make a positive difference to homes, lives and communities, if you want to be proud of what you do, if you are looking for job security and a great career, join Housing Plus Group.

How to apply

Please apply online with your CV and a cover letter.

If you require additional support in submitting your application please contact [email protected]

Closing date: Monday 18th March 2024 – Interviews may take place throughout the advert

1. • We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
   • We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Don’t delay – apply today to avoid disappointment.
     If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.